ORBX Global Released [Payware]

Well Global's region is the whole world. I reinstalled my FSX a week or so ago in preparation for this. Using UTX + REX + FS Genesis mesh, plus a handful of payware planes that I fly the most. FSX is lean and mean again! :jump:
 
I have GEX. I would be semi interested in this product but I don't fly in the rest of the world.
 
mmann said:
That is one great thing I love about GEX, you can buy just North America.
Click to expand...

I do agree. I would be willing to buy, but I am a America's person and sphere N, C, S America and Caribbean. I have my Orbyx Down-under, no good Siberian Regions err. At least I have the Canadian Arctic playground and stumping ground. Keeps me virtual Cool on those RW San Antonio TX broiler burning days like today. Eh Dallas Region stop hogging the cool and rain lol.
 
CG_1976 said:
Eh Dallas Region stop hogging the cool and rain lol.
Click to expand...

COOL?! you must be mistaken, still in the 90s here, LOL.

For those with FTXGlobal, enjoy! No interest here at all (well maybe in the new autogen). One of the great things about scenery design, I don't like the textures, I can change the landclass in a couple of clicks, LOL.
 
Whitehawk said:
Sweeet! Off to go wait for the queue to let me download ha ha, this is gonna revolutionise FSX :jump:
Click to expand...

I quite agree. I've been following the the various threads at ORBX and it looks magnificent! However I am probably going to hold off until I get my new pc when it would be good to add it to a brand new install.
I'm interested if any Dx10ers buy and find any anomolies.
 
I tend to fly in North America because the texture & vector data is so much better (especially with UTX). Now that my FTX Global download is almost complete, I'm thinking of doing some globe-trotting.
 
Whitehawk said:
this is gonna revolutionise FSX :jump:
Click to expand...

It really does.

I hope to check out more areas later today (assuming this system upgrade at work goes well). Last night I flew around my part of Wisconsin and around Chicago and was totally impressed. Chicago looked a lot more urban than it did with default or GEX textures. The autogen placement is just so much better. The colors are also more exciting. Rural Wisconsin (basically all of it) is a lot more convincing now. Farms look better and smaller towns are much more defined.

The night lighting and night textures are the most impressive part. It has no impact on FPS on my system (getting kind of old now), unlike UTX lights. It looks absolutely phenomenal. I'll try to get some screenies up later.

It isn't perfect, but I feel it is a tier above GEX and a few tiers above default FSX. I look forward to seeing what they do with it over the next year or so.
 
I think what he means is - someone with a PC spec definition in their signature posting screenshots with maybe the FPS meter on - not necessarily before and after pics, but just a more personal and relate-able sense of how it looks and performs as well as what it does. I can then go to the same areas on my FSX and see the difference for myself - maybe make a better determination as to whether or not to buy.

developer screenshots are not always going to show things the developer does'nt want them to show
 
I will be waiting to see some more screenshots before spending $ 90 on this, some good shots from New England and Cape Cod might win me over.
 
heywooood said:
I think what he means is - someone with a PC spec definition in their signature posting screenshots with maybe the FPS meter on - not necessarily before and after pics, but just a more personal and relate-able sense of how it looks and performs as well as what it does. I can then go to the same areas on my FSX and see the difference for myself - maybe make a better determination as to whether or not to buy.

developer screenshots are not always going to show things the developer does'nt want them to show
Click to expand...

Pretty much nailed it. However, I wouldn't be averse to some direct comparisons.
 
Orbx FTX Global

FTX Global is now available at The Flightsim Store for $94 Canadian funds. Download size is 4.18 gbs. Price is a little heavy for me, but checking out the screenshots, it sure is tempting.
 
There are Dx10 issues being reported on their site particularly with lights so maybe by the time I get my new pc there may be a fix.
 
Can someone show me the KDLH area... inland near the airport and out over the river and harbor areas?

And KGFK the town to the east of the airport and area to the south.

Thanks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top